THEN SHE TAKES A SHOWER AND GETS DRESSED

 In this lesson, we’ll focus on the sentence "Then she takes a shower and gets dressed." This is part of a typical morning routine and involves describing daily actions in the present simple tense. We will explore how to talk about sequential activities (like taking a shower and getting dressed) using the word then to indicate the order of events. This topic will include grammar, vocabulary related to daily routines, useful expressions, example sentences, questions and answers, a conversation, and a reading passage to help learners understand and practice these concepts.

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Grammar

Present Simple Tense

• The present simple tense is used to talk about routines and habitual actions.

  • Example: "She takes a shower and gets dressed every morning."

• Third-person singular: For he, she, or it, we add -s to the base verb.

  • Example: "She takes a shower." / "She gets dressed."

Sequence of Actions

• Use the word then to show the order in which things happen.
  • Example: "First, she wakes up. Then, she takes a shower and gets dressed."

Reflexive Pronouns

• In some cases, when talking about getting dressed, you can use reflexive pronouns for emphasis.
  • Example: "She gets herself dressed."

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Vocabulary

• Take a shower: To clean yourself under running water.

  • Example: "She takes a shower every morning."

• Get dressed: To put on clothes.

  • Example: "She gets dressed after taking a shower."

• Then: Used to describe the next action in a sequence.

  • Example: "First, she eats breakfast. Then, she gets dressed."

• Routine: A series of actions regularly followed.

  • Example: "Her morning routine includes a shower and getting dressed."

• Dry off: To remove water from your body after a shower.

  • Example: "She dries off before getting dressed."

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Useful Expressions

• "First, she wakes up, then she takes a shower."
• "She gets dressed after taking a shower."
• "After her shower, she quickly gets dressed."
• "Every morning, she takes a shower and then gets dressed for work."
• "She always takes a shower and gets dressed before breakfast."

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Sentences

1. "She takes a shower every morning and then gets dressed."
2. "After taking a shower, she gets dressed quickly."
3. "First, she exercises, then she takes a shower and gets dressed."
4. "She takes a shower before getting dressed for school."
5. "She usually takes a shower, dries off, and then gets dressed."

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: What does she do after waking up?

   • A: She takes a shower and then gets dressed.

2. Q: Does she get dressed before or after taking a shower?

   • A: She gets dressed after taking a shower.

3. Q: What is the first thing she does in the morning?

   • A: First, she takes a shower, then she gets dressed.

4. Q: Does she shower every day?

   • A: Yes, she takes a shower every day before getting dressed.

5. Q: What does she do after getting dressed?

   • A: After getting dressed, she usually has breakfast.

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Conversation

Maria: What does your sister do every morning?
Anna: First, she wakes up around 7:00. Then, she takes a shower and gets dressed for work.
Maria: Does she take a long time in the shower?
Anna: No, she’s pretty quick. She takes a shower, dries off, and gets dressed in about 15 minutes.
Maria: Wow, that’s fast! I usually take longer to get dressed.
Anna: Yeah, she’s very efficient with her morning routine.

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Reading: A Quick Morning Routine

Laura is always in a hurry in the morning. She wakes up at 7:30, and she has to be out of the house by 8:15. The first thing she does is take a shower. She enjoys the refreshing water that helps wake her up. After her shower, she dries off quickly and gets dressed. Laura doesn’t waste time in the morning; she knows exactly what clothes she wants to wear. Once she’s dressed, she heads to the kitchen for a quick breakfast before leaving for work. Her efficient morning routine helps her stay on schedule every day.